Irmhild

Irmhild is a traditional German first name that has Germanic origins. It is composed of the Old High German terms 'irmin', meaning 'all-encompassing, great, powerful', and 'hiltja', which means 'battle'. Therefore, the overall meaning of the name Irmhild is 'the great warrior woman'.

What does the name Irmhild mean?

Irmhild is a historical German first name with Germanic roots, formed from the Old High German words 'irmin', meaning 'all-encompassing, great, powerful', and 'hiltja', which means 'battle'. Therefore, Irmhild is interpreted as 'the great warrior woman'. The name was particularly popular in the early 1900s, similar to other names with the initial component 'Irm-' (for example, Irmgard or Irmtraud), but fell into obscurity in the post-war period and plays no significant role in name selection today.

Where does the name Irmhild come from?

The name Irmhild has its roots in the Old Germanic and Old High German languages and means 'the great warrior woman'. The composition comes from Old Germanic: 'ermunaz' for 'all-encompassing, great, powerful' and 'hildiz' for 'battle', or in Old High German 'irmin' for 'all-encompassing, great, powerful' and 'hiltja' for 'battle'.

How do you pronounce Irmhild?

The pronunciation of Irmhild is characterized by a dense, heavy sound, which is enhanced by the clear emphasis on the consonants. The name is usually pronounced as 'Irm-hild' [ˈɪʁmhɪlt], beginning with a compact and slightly condensed sequence of sounds. The consonant combination in the second part intensifies the fullness of the sound and gives the name a certain weight. As a result, Irmhild appears stable and solid – compact, grounded, and with a strongly pronounced, tradition-conscious presence.

When is the name day of Irmhild?

The name day for Irmhild is celebrated on February 13, in honor of Irmhild of Kent.

Popularity

In Germany, Irmhild is a rather rare first name. It has not yet appeared in the German first name charts. In Austria, the name reached its best ranking at 740th place in 1992. From 1984 to 2024, Irmhild was given fewer than 10 times in Austria, leading to a rank of 6,179. However, in the last ten years, the name has not been given to any child there.

Nicknames & pet names

Irma / Irmchen / Irmi

Famous people

• Irmhild Söhl (writer from Germany)
• Irmhild Wagner (actress from Germany)
• Irmhild Warweg (German illustrator)